Adviser - Research and Organisational Learning (Maternity Cover)

Job Title: Adviser –Research and Organisational Learning (Maternity Cover)Reports to: Director Technical Assistance SALTerms: Fixed-Term, Full-Time, 1 year, Hybrid (50% Office Attendance)Location: Dublin, IrelandSalary: €57,683 - €64,092Requirements: Potential for some global travelAbout Concern: Established in 1968, Concern Worldwide is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organisation dedicated to the elimination of extreme poverty and the reduction of human suffering, primarily in fragile countries.Our Vision is a world where all people live in peace and prosperity and are treated equally, with dignity and respect. Informed by the priorities of affected communities, we go where the needs are greatest, and work to save lives, protect and develop livelihoods, support recovery and build long-term resilience.To advance our mission and ensure high quality‑quality, impactful work, we are guided by our core values and a culture committed to inclusion, compassion, and humanity. Inspired by our founders and our long history of effective programming, these values reflect both who we are and how we address extreme poverty in the world’s most fragile countries.We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported to succeed and contribute to our mission.The Strategy Advocacy and Learning Department (SAL) supports the whole organisation in developing and setting strategy and supporting implementation of the same, assuring programme impact, supporting advocacy and influencing and facilitating and driving organisational learning. The Technical Assistance (TA) Unit provides direct assistance to Country Programmes and comprises over 30 advisors who support ongoing learning, programme quality and capacity development.Role Purpose: The Adviser works with others in the technical assistance unit to support organisational learning, in particular across the two areas of knowledge creation and knowledge sharing. This is a pivotal role in the management of Concern’s substantial research portfolio and includes working closely with external researchers and institutions, with country programmes undertaking research and coordinating and engaging across the organisation. The role is tasked with supporting processes related to reflection and learning from Concern’s programmes including meta-reviews of programme policies, the annual reporting process and the development of other learning products based on research or programme results or data.Responsibilities:* In coordination with the director of technical assistance, key technical advisors and the International Programmes team, oversee the development, coordination, and day to day management of Concern’s research portfolio, which will include: * secretariat function to the research committee and support for research approvals. * maintaining a database of research. * contributing to the identification of research partners. * negotiation of contracts with research institutions. * support to country teams in establishing research projects. * review of research reports and outputs. * planning for and supporting the dissemination of the research findings. * Support the operationalisation of an organisational research policy. * Support in knowledge creation and knowledge transfer, sharing and learning in coordination with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team and the global officer for programme knowledge & learning. * Support a review of the Annual Programme Progress Report (APPR) process based on the new global strategic plan. * Produce the 2026 APPR to optimise internal learning on progress against programme strategies and for submission to Concern’s Senior Management Team and Board. * Support the Country Annual Programme Review process. * Support the production of meta evaluations to assess programme progress against policy and strategy, develop and implement learning and priority actions and for submission to Concern’s Board. * Support the coordination and completion of research projects undertaken by university students (Masters level). * Contribute to cross-sectoral work and support to country programmes including undertaking context analysis, strategy development or evaluations in conjunction with other advisers. * Support additional documentation and cross-organisational learning needs. * Promote a locally led approach both through programme design and implementation and engagement with local actors. * All staff are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values, including our workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding values. * All staff are required to participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s emergency response as and when required. * Any other tasks as agreed with the Director of the Technical Assistance Team in SAL.Role Holder Requirements:* A postgraduate research-based degree in a multi-disciplinary field, such as Development Studies or in a specific technical area that Concern works in (food security, health, education). * Experience working in an NGO or development agency ideally with demonstrable experience working in emergency, conflict settings, or fragile states. * Practical understanding of community driven research approaches, methodologies and tools. * Strong written English skills (an example of which may be requested as part of the interview process). * Strong analytical and research skills, essential demonstrated experience in mixed methods research. Experience commissioning and managing research projects is desirable. * Excellent inter-personal skills with demonstrable experience in supporting processes of coordination and collaboration. * Strong project management and analytical skills * Empathy with the organizational goals of Concern * Ability to work both as part of a team and independently. Adaptable to evolving work priorities and schedules. * French language skills are desirable.HOW TO APPLYTo apply and review full T&Cs, please visit the Concern Worldwide website: Concern Careers | Adviser - Research and Organisational Learning (Maternity Cover)